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HomeLight
MAY 28, 2021
Inspections. Home inspections are the best way for a buyer to prevent getting a “lemon” house. Basic home inspections don’t cover everything , though. In a fast-paced seller’s market, sometimes buyers will forgo an inspection contingency in order to make their offer more attractive to the seller. Home warranties.
HomeLight
AUGUST 9, 2022
Larsen cautions that if you’re buying a new construction home, you will likely be expected to pay a much larger percentage of earnest money. Closings costs for buyers often clock in between 2% and 5% of the purchase price, and expenses beyond your down payment may include some (or all) of the following: Property inspections.
Redfin
MARCH 15, 2021
While you can’t control whether your region is in a seller’s or buyer’s market, do your due diligence by speaking with an experienced real estate agent to better understand the current market. Schedule a pre-listing inspection.
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